Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A multi-course trail and obstacle event on May 2, 2026 at Henry Horton State Park in Lewisburg, TN supporting A Soldier’s Child Foundation. Distances range from a 26.2 mile multi-lap Crucible to a kids' Gauntlet with frequent start times.

A 4.2 mile race in Jacksboro that climbs about 930 feet to an overlook on Eagle Bluff and returns to the start, with proceeds supporting Campbell County High School scholarships.

An obstacle 5K and family Fun Run in Maryville, TN on May 9, 2026 featuring 20 mud obstacles, team and individual awards, on-site vendors, and proceeds supporting therapeutic programs at Camp Montvale.

A night trail event in Knoxville with a 6-mile course through mostly unlit wooded trails and a kids 1-mile that finishes before dark. Headlamps or flashlights are required for the adult race; aid stations supply small cups.

A measured 6.65 mile loop in Chattanooga is used repeatedly for a half marathon and full marathon; proceeds support Wild Trails and the event is in its 20th consecutive year.

Altra Trail Fun Run on May 10 in Knoxville features a designated 3 miles untimed trail route with on-site Altra shoe demos and a post-run gathering with coffee and optional breakfast burritos; registration is free.

A timed trail event in Cleveland TN with 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour races plus a rucking division on a 4.35 mile forest loop; proceeds support local youth and community programs.

Trail event at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City TN offering 50K, 25K, 13K and a free kids mile. Courses feature significant elevation and a 60 foot fire tower with panoramic views.

SwimRun Knox on May 31, 2026 features a 12.25 mile swimrun at Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center plus a 3.18 mile trail 5k and a 13.1 mile trail half marathon, with team and individual entry options.

A women's 5K obstacle mud run in Nashville on May 31, 2026 at Music City Raceway. The course features more than 18 obstacles and is open to participants aged 7 and up who may run, jog, or walk.

Discover the Greenway 5K+ on June 6, 2026 features a 3.5 mile course along the Wolf River Greenway in Memphis supporting the Wolf River Conservancy. Awards cover overall, masters, and age groups and fundraising benefits local conservation.

A timed trail festival in Maryville College Woods with 24hr, 12hr and 6hr events on a 2-mile loop, plus relays, night options, chip timing, on-course aid, and a paired double-ultra medal option.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3-mile loop with a one hour limit per lap. After each timed cutoff the field shrinks until a single runner remains.

Trail races on the Tour de Wolf Trails in Cordova, TN offering 5K and 10K on dirt and grassy single track. The event is chip timed, cupless, and includes water stations plus finisher medals and series shirts.

A trail marathon near Pleasant Plains in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13, 2026, run as seven laps of a 3.75 mile loop. It is the first race in a five day marathon series.

Part of a five day Jackal series in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13 to 17, 2026, the Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is run on 100% wooded looped trails with loops reported between 2.65 and 5.25 miles.

A marathon and half marathon at Pinson Mounds State Park on June 15, 2026. Runners complete a 2.9 mile paved loop repeatedly; about half the route is shaded and half is exposed to sun.

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

Native Jackal Trail Marathon in Henderson, TN uses a 2.65 mile loop run ten times with nearly 3,500 ft of climb. A 10.6 mile option is available and the race is the final day of a five day series.